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Just heard this news on the radio.
The council want to scrap the yearly shows and go to every two years.
All in the sake of saving a bit cash.
Ah well if they are talking about it you can bet its going to happen.
So during all the other cuts, why now?
Surely there is more money around because the austerity thing is behind us, apparently